Polis-Gostimë, Albania

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1,883 ft Elevation 574 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Polis-Gostimë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	52.2°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,883 ft (574 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1333°N, 20.2583°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"

7% above US avg

Snowfall 22.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.30"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,520 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	79 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	65 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	101 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	40 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	12 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	89 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	122 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	149 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	150 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	144 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	84 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	77 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	115 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	127 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	145 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	82 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	141 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	70 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	71 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	MONTENEGRO	Earthquake	3.0 m	131	138 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	52 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	118 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	109 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	66 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	4.2 in
February	36°F (2°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
March	41°F (5°C)	3.6 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.4 in
June	63°F (17°C)	2.1 in
July	69°F (21°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.0 in
November	44°F (7°C)	5.3 in	Wettest
December	39°F (4°C)	4.7 in

Polis-Gostimë has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").

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